Head of Talent

Wisemay; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic Accountancy firm in London is seeking a Head of Talent to oversee recruitment and resource strategies for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves developing talent management strategies, managing recruitment processes from application through to offer negotiations, and ensuring effective budget management. Candidates should have a strong background in talent acquisition, excellent communication skills, and a solid grasp of UK employment law. Company benefits include 25 days annual leave, pension contributions, and health assessments.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension contribution

Season ticket loans

Cycle to Work scheme

Free eye test

Health Assessments

Qualifications

• Proven track record in talent acquisition across professional services.
• Experience in a fast-paced recruitment environment.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop recruitment and talent management strategies.
• Oversee the entire hiring process.
• Manage recruitment budget and marketing activities.

Skills

Talent acquisition experience

Agency/executive search background

Understanding of UK employment law

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Proficiency with applicant tracking systems

Intermediate MS Office skills

Job description

Wise May are recruiting for a Head of Talent to undertake a 12 month fixed term contract with a fast paced and extremely busy Accountancybusinessbased in The City.As the Head of Talent you will be responsible for supporting and overseeing all recruitment and resourcing strategies, including commercial aspects such as marketing and budget management.

The role requires you to be proactive, work well under pressure and be a team player.

Head of Talent duties and responsibilities:

• Develop current recruitment and talent management strategies to meet business needs in accordance with Employment Law legislation and GDPR.
• Support teams in strategic recruitment planning.
• Overseeing all aspects of hiring from application process through to advertising, screening, interviewing, assessment and offer negotiation.
• Responsibility for the overall recruitment budget, providing clear metrics/data for team leaders on recruitment spending, ensuring ROI is monitored and commerciality is applied.
• Supporting each team across the business with their attrition.
• Lead and deliver on market data reviews, whilst supporting team leaders in the annual remuneration reviews.
• Manage the overall marketing activities relating to talent, such as the career’s website, advertising platforms and social media platforms/initiatives.

Head of Talent key skills and experience required:

• Demonstrableexperience in talent acquisition within professional services across multiple service lines.
• A background in agency/executive search recruitment.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law, relevant to recruitment and hiring practices.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with team members, stakeholders and hiring managers.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and at pace, whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with an applicant tracking system as well as intermediate MS Office Suite skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• A team player, who is willing to work with colleagues to provide a positive experience

Company Benefits

• 25days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free eye test and contribution towards glasses needed for computer use
• Health Assessments